Mangahao Power Development, No. 1 Tunnel
Object type
Image
- Description
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A view of one of the tunnels built as part of the power project. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the First World War construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Identifier
- 2014P_Mgh112_009360
- Date
- 1920 to 1923
- Digitisation id
- 2014P_Mgh112_009360
- Format
- B&W print
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- License
- By Attribution Alone
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